A cross-sectional study of awareness regarding dog bite and its management in rural community of Maharashtra

Valekar, Smita S; Kshirsagar, Maya Vikas; Ashturkar, Madhura Dhananjay; Mhaske, Mayavati S; Chawla, Paramjit; Fernandez, Kevin

doi:10.5455/2394-6040.ijcmph20141103

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“…Although subjects were aware of the consequences, there awareness on disease causation was poor. Higher proportion of individuals were reported to be aware of the disease Rabies compared to our study by Valekar et al (61%) 8 and Ichhpujani et al (68%). 7 In view of the above, awareness generation on rabies is an important priority to be considered in this population.…”

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“…7 However, Valekar et al from Maharasthra reported higher proportion (45%) of respondents being aware of correct wound toileting practice with soap and water. 8 Different studies from India also reported belief on local application of chillies, oil, turmeric etc. over wound similar to our study.…”

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“…5 Many other studies also reported low awareness on correct wound management practice following animal bite. [6][7][8] The awareness about availability of anti-rabies vaccine varies from 86% to 95%. 6,8 In a study from rural Maharashtra (2013) as high as 60% of the individuals were reported unaware of free availability of anti-rabies vaccine in government hospitals.…”

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“…[6][7][8] The awareness about availability of anti-rabies vaccine varies from 86% to 95%. 6,8 In a study from rural Maharashtra (2013) as high as 60% of the individuals were reported unaware of free availability of anti-rabies vaccine in government hospitals. Misconception and lack of awareness on wound management can lead to increased risk of developing rabies following animal bites.…”

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Wound management and vaccination following animal bite: a study on knowledge and practice among people in an urban area of Pondicherry, India

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Sahu

2015

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Wound management and vaccination following animal bite: a study on knowledge and practice among people in an urban area of Pondicherry, India

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2015

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“…68.7% have heard about the rabies, 60.7% were aware that dog bite causes Rabies. 3,9,10 In the present study, 93 (66.43%) students described application of turmeric, oil, chuna on wound as beneficial before health education. Patil SP, Singh VS carried out a study on pre-treatment practices and some of the epidemiological factors associated among dog bite cases attending outpatient department in tertiary care hospital in 2012 and found that majority 87 (24.3%) applied local remedies like lime 33 (37.93%) followed by turmeric 21 (24.13%) and chilli powder (16.09%).…”

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An interventional study to assess knowledge regarding rabies in secondary school students

Sancheti

Mangulikar

2016

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Caregivers' knowledge, practice, and associated factors toward oral rehydration salt with zinc to treat diarrhea among under 5 children in Burayu town, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2022: Cross‐sectional study: An implication for action

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Bala,

Abdisa

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BackgroundDiarrhea is the second leading cause of death in under 5 children of Ethiopia. Millions of young lives could be saved if mothers know and practice the three rules of diarrhea management: giving extra fluid (particularly oral rehydration salt [ORS]), zinc, and giving additional food during diarrhea illness.AimThe objective of this study was to determine mothers'/caregivers' Knowledge, Practice, and associated factors toward ORS with zinc to treat diarrhea among under 5 children in Burayu town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, 2022.MethodsA community‐based cross‐sectional study was conducted among 422 study participants from September 25 to October 10, 2022; in Burayu town, Ethiopia. Systematic random sampling technique was used to enroll study subjects from two randomly selected kebeles. Interviewer‐administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were entered into Epi‐info version 3.5.1 and exported to SPSS Version 21 for analysis. Binary and multivariable logistic regression was done to identify factors associated with knowledge and practice of ORS with zinc at p < 0.05% and 95% confidence interval (CI).ResultsThe findings showed that 59% and 52% of the respondents had good knowledge and practice toward ORS with zinc, respectively. Being housewives (adjusted odds ratio, AOR = 0.407, 95% CI: [0.195, 0.848]), primary education (AOR = 3.246, 95% CI: [1.614, 6.530]), income of >4000 (AOR = 5.132, 95% CI: [1.947, 13.524]), health seeking behavior (AOR = 0.369, 95% CI: [0.139, 0.979]), being divorced (AOR = 0.275, 95% CI: [0.09,0.842]) were found to be significantly associated with knowledge toward management of diarrhea with ORS and zinc. Housewives in occupation (AOR = 0.084, 95% CI: [0.029, 0.243]), secondary and above education (AOR = 6.26: 95% CI: [1.51, 25.86]), health seeking behavior (AOR = 6.885, 95% CI: [2.29, 20.67]), having good knowledge of ORS and zinc (AOR = 22.14, 95% CI: [8.44, 58.07]) were found to be significantly associated with practice of managing diarrhea with ORS and zinc.ConclusionThis study revealed low level of knowledge and practice of caregivers toward ORS with zinc. The more mothers/caregivers are knowledgeable, the more they are active to practice the use of ORS with zinc. Thus, health education and awareness creation for the mothers/caregivers on management of diarrhea is very crucial. Special attention should be given to enhancing income for mothers/caregivers.

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A cross-sectional study of awareness regarding dog bite and its management in rural community of Maharashtra

Cited by 9 publications

References 2 publications

Wound management and vaccination following animal bite: a study on knowledge and practice among people in an urban area of Pondicherry, India

Wound management and vaccination following animal bite: a study on knowledge and practice among people in an urban area of Pondicherry, India

An interventional study to assess knowledge regarding rabies in secondary school students

Caregivers' knowledge, practice, and associated factors toward oral rehydration salt with zinc to treat diarrhea among under 5 children in Burayu town, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2022: Cross‐sectional study: An implication for action

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